Humppa!
Eläkeläiset · 2001
52 min · 21 tracks · humppa · schottische
A jubilant celebration of Finnish folk music infused with playful energy and irreverent humor.
Why this album works
This album is significant for reviving traditional Finnish folk music forms while infusing them with contemporary humor and energy. Eläkeläiset's distinct sound contributed to the popularity of humppa music in Finland during the early 2000s and inspired a resurgence of interest in folk-inspired party music across Europe.
- Best for
- playful party atmosphere jubilant group sing-alongs short bursts of joy
- Context
- Released in 2001, 'Humppa!' marked Eläkeläiset's fifth studio album and solidified their unique position in the Finnish music scene. At this point, they had established a loyal fanbase for their quirky humppa interpretations and comedic stage presence, following the success of earlier albums like 'Eläkeläiset' (1995).
- Stylistic neighbors
- Korpiklaani· Antero Raimo & Ovet· Teijo Joutsela
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Orpopojan jenkka 1:39
- 2 Kuumaa humppaa 3:21
- 3 Elän humpalla Standout 2:34
- 4 Pyjamahumppa 2:34
- 5 Luikurihumppa 2:20
- 6 Humppaa tai kuole Standout 2:03
- 7 Jääkärihumppa 2:12
- 8 Sortohumppa 2:26
- 9 Humppaukaasi 2:01
- 10 Jenkkapolkkahumppa 3:22
- 11 Päätön humppa 2:02
- 12 Aamupalahumppa 3:45
- 13 Astuva humppa 1:55
- 14 Niilo Yli-Vainio tervasi potkukelkkani jalakset 1:36
- 15 Humppalaki 2:01
- 16 Kuka humpan seisauttaa? Standout 2:25
- 17 Humppaleka 2:20
- 18 Humpataan, jumalauta! 2:05
- 19 Humpalle vaan 3:18
- 20 Savua Laatokalla 2:32
- 21 Humppaan itsekseni 4:04
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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